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Thursday, February 24, 2005

Great Progress

I spoke to Greg by phone last night and got some more updates.- He continues to improve; in fact he said he's doing better at this point than at the same point in previous surgeries.- Yesterday his epidural was removal and he is now on oral painkillers. He is able to eat and drink small amounts and has continued making laps of the hospital floor with his walker.- The length of his surgery was due to the discovery of two hernias, one quite large, and the surgeons' belief that he was strong enough to endure a longer surgery which would take care of these problems now. This is itself cause for thanksgiving.- Private messages are arriving and Greg and Christine are very thankful for them. He has not yet been to the website but will do so when he is discharged, which could be as early as today.I had a nice long conversation with Greg, an encouragement to me and a blessing that I wish for each of his friends and loved ones. Please pray that he would continue to improve rapidly so we each can be reunited with him soon.

Hi Greg and Christine,We've been following your progress with hope and prayer. Thanks so much for the beautiful words you spoke about Lisl, your partner in cancer. We're hoping that you will have a complete healing. She would want that, we know. When you are better and feeling your oats again, please come up this way and visit. Your friends at GVPC would love to see you both. Christine, I keep reading stuff to help with fibermyalgia (sp?) Hope you are finding many sources of help.Love, Jean and Dick G.

PTL You are blessed to be the blessing. Thank you for your strength. I feel that you are carrying all of us who are praying for you. Sounds crazy? Keep up the wonderful work Greg. We're all behind you. Tualatin Pres. Church.

It will be hard for our heart of thankfulness to match the magnitude of the goodness that God has shown to Greg, but we can always try.Greg and Family, do you recall the hymn "Jesus, Rose of Sharon"? The verses in the second stanza goes as follows:Jesus, Rose of Sharaon,Balm for every ill,May Thy tender mercy's healing pow'r distilfor afflicted souls of weary burdened men.Giving needy mortalshealth and hope again.Jesus, Rose of Sharon,Bloom in radiance and in love within my heart.May it be our prayer and our priases.